China just fired up the first section of its massive West-East Gas Pipeline 4 on Sunday! 🎉 This is a big move towards boosting the regional energy network and pushing for a green, low-carbon future along the pipeline's route.
Located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, this segment is designed to transport a whopping 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas every year! That's a whole lot of clean energy.
Wang Xinsheng, the production manager at PipeChina West Pipeline Company, said that this new section is hooked up with the existing network, cranking up the system's annual transmission capacity to 92 billion cubic meters. Talk about power! 💪
The entire pipeline stretches 1,745 kilometers, starting from Wuqia County in Xinjiang all the way to Zhongwei City in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The newly operational part, from Turpan to Hami, covers 583 kilometers.
What's super cool is the tech they're using. They included extra-large diameter pipes for better earthquake resistance in areas with tricky geography. Plus, they used digital radiography for monitoring, which is more efficient and eco-friendly. 🛠️🌱
And get this—the pipeline's stations and valve rooms are decked out with solar power systems. These are expected to save 360,000 kWh of electricity each year and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 362 tonnes annually! That's like planting thousands of trees. 🌳🌞
This project isn't just about energy; it's about empowering the local communities too. It's set to give a boost to Xinjiang's oil and gas industry and supply clean energy to regions along the route, making a positive impact on the environment and the local economies.
China is stepping up its game in the green energy arena, and we're here for it! 🌍💚
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First section of China's West-East Gas Pipeline 4 operational
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